The mother of the bride plays a key role in orchestrating and hosting the couple’s big day—and among , walking down the aisle is one of them. So, it’s only natural that the bride’s mother wants to look and feel her best as she makes her entrance. When one mother of the bride wore a statement-making gown to her daughter’s wedding, her outfit choice sparked a heated debate online. While some applauded her bold selection, others criticized it.
On June 3, 2024, Captured by Chloe, a wedding content creation company, posted a montage of moments that the mother of the bride, Lori DeWitt, enjoyed at her daughter Amanda DeWitt Leblanc’s wedding—and each spotlighted her ensemble. “The most stunning we’ve ever seen!!!!” the text on the TikTok video said. The dress in question was a custom piece by Audrey + Brooks, featuring a light green hue with a colorful floral print, a plunging neckline, a figure-hugging silhouette, and a detachable train affixed with a bow.
The video begins with DeWitt walking down the aisle, smiling and holding a bouquet of white roses. She’s linking arms with a man in a black tuxedo, presumably her husband, and her hair is tied back in a low updo. The next scene shows the train billowing behind her as she makes her descent.
In the following clips, DeWitt fixes a groomsmen’s bow tie at the altar and poses for photos with her daughter, who’s clad in an off-the-shoulder number, according to Today. The video ends with DeWitt mingling with guests at the reception, which appears to have taken place in a tent, suspended with chandeliers, string lights, and hanging greenery.
A few days later, Captured by Chloe’s Instagram account , which generated a debate over the appropriateness of the ensemble. Many praised the mother of the bride’s statement-making gown. “I LOVE when the MOB goes all out and looks fabulous!!!” a fashion designer exclaimed. “ALL of my bridal clients want that for their mom!!!” Another member of the wedding industry, a photographer, agreed that DeWitt’s gown is completely acceptable. “As a celebrity wedding photographer who has seen every kind of dress by every kind of person, I think this mother looks absolutely radiant—and I would be so honored to document a mother and daughter who celebrate each other’s dress choices,” he said.
While many comments were glowing, some were more critical of the figure-hugging getup. Most of them expressed disbelief that that mother of the bride chose a dress that stood out. “This mom is looking for all the attention, very sad,” someone posted, while another asked, “Why upstage your daughter????? Shocking 🙄🤷♀️ .”